Mahira Khan is NOT dropped from ‘Raees’, clarifies Ritesh Sidhwani

Since the political and popular sentiments in India started opposing Pakistani artistes’ presence in India, as an aftermath of Uri attack, there were rumours that Pakistani actress Mahira Khan who shot for Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’, would finally not be there in the film. Reports further claimed that the makers were on the lookout for her replacement. However, producer Ritesh Sidhwani has slammed the gossip mongers and clarifies that Mahira is very much a part of the project.

Ritesh was on his way to Delhi to attend wife Dolly’s debut fashion show when he said, “I do not understand where all this is coming from. I would only say one thing – I have shot with the girl for 45 days and finished the film, I hope that clarifies things. I was not reacting to such reports or commenting because I feel that when someone speculates something and you go and respond to it, you are providing a platform to such speculations and rumours. I feel it is better to ignore such things. I don’t want to talk about ‘Raees’, I am here to cheer for my wife”.

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Now this surely puts a clear end to all confusion. Countdown for ‘Raees’ begins!

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Ranjini Maitra

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